ROUFUSPORT FIGHTER PAT BARRY EXHIBITS PATIENCE IN HIS UFC WIN AT 'FIGHT FOR THE TROOPS 2'
Feb 1, 2011
(PRESS RELEASE) -- At UFC “Fight for the Troops 2,” Pat “HD” Barry,
one of Roufusport’s top fighters, went to a decision for the first
time in his career. And that’s not a bad thing.
In a war with Joey Beltran, “HD” battled his way to a dominant decision victory that exhibited Barry’s evolving patience and game-planning. And that wasn’t an accident.
When asked if there was anything specific he worked on for the
fight, Barry was succinct: “The game plan and strategy.”
During his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, Barry cried as he honored his father, who was a military vet. But the light-hearted side of Barry came out as well, as he said, “Hey Matt Mitrione, you’re fired.” Many questioned the meaning of this comment directed toward Barry’s sometime-training partner. So what was the true meaning? “It was a joke based on Matt firing his manager after his last fight on live TV.”
Barry has never been shy in thanking those who support him. This time is no different. “I’d like to thank my trainer, Duke Roufus, my coach, John Mesenbrink, Nick Ryan, Brian Butler and SuckerPunch, TapouT, Alienware, Battleware, Muscle Pharm, and anybody that rides with me on this journey.”
So since it probably won’t be Mitrione up next for, whom will he face in the Octagon next? “Scotty Jorgensen,” says “HD.”
About Roufusport
Roufusport is run by famed kickboxer and MMA trainer Duke Roufus and his business partner Scott Joffe. It is a world class brand that includes a state-of-the-art training facility, fight team, and MMA promotion, the North American Fighting Championship. Roufus is one of the most recognizable striking and MMA coaches in North America, and is considered to be one of the top trainers of Muay Thai kickboxing outside of Thailand. Roufus is the head coach of the Roufusport Fight Club team, which includes UFC stars Alan Belcher, Patrick Barry, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, Erik Koch, and “Danny Boy” Downes. Former students include former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver, The Ultimate Fighter season one star Stephan Bonnar, and UFC veterans Ben Rothwell, Matt Mitrione, and Eric “Red” Schafer. Roufus and Joffe operate the Roufusport Martial Arts Academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In a war with Joey Beltran, “HD” battled his way to a dominant decision victory that exhibited Barry’s evolving patience and game-planning. And that wasn’t an accident.
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During his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, Barry cried as he honored his father, who was a military vet. But the light-hearted side of Barry came out as well, as he said, “Hey Matt Mitrione, you’re fired.” Many questioned the meaning of this comment directed toward Barry’s sometime-training partner. So what was the true meaning? “It was a joke based on Matt firing his manager after his last fight on live TV.”
Barry has never been shy in thanking those who support him. This time is no different. “I’d like to thank my trainer, Duke Roufus, my coach, John Mesenbrink, Nick Ryan, Brian Butler and SuckerPunch, TapouT, Alienware, Battleware, Muscle Pharm, and anybody that rides with me on this journey.”
So since it probably won’t be Mitrione up next for, whom will he face in the Octagon next? “Scotty Jorgensen,” says “HD.”
About Roufusport
Roufusport is run by famed kickboxer and MMA trainer Duke Roufus and his business partner Scott Joffe. It is a world class brand that includes a state-of-the-art training facility, fight team, and MMA promotion, the North American Fighting Championship. Roufus is one of the most recognizable striking and MMA coaches in North America, and is considered to be one of the top trainers of Muay Thai kickboxing outside of Thailand. Roufus is the head coach of the Roufusport Fight Club team, which includes UFC stars Alan Belcher, Patrick Barry, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, Erik Koch, and “Danny Boy” Downes. Former students include former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver, The Ultimate Fighter season one star Stephan Bonnar, and UFC veterans Ben Rothwell, Matt Mitrione, and Eric “Red” Schafer. Roufus and Joffe operate the Roufusport Martial Arts Academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
